Moderator job description

[Blue Deuce]

Although I have been on the net since Mr. Gore invented it this is the only forum I have spent any time on. What exactly do moderators do except police the site for rude posts and the like ? How many hours does one plan to spend moderating each day and is the pay good:confused: ?

[CyberDyneSystems]

Essentially they enforce the rules of a given forum. But we spend more time doing simple house cleaning. Simple mistakes being corrected (moving threads posted in the wroing forums etc..)

The amount of time depends on how busy the forum in question is and how many share the load.


I have never heard of a Mod psotion that paid,. it is strictly volunteer.

[Blue Deuce]

Thanks CDS.

BTW, you mods do a fine job.

[MattyB]

i'd be the sites best moderator.

that is all.

[IanD]

No pay? You mean that that check is going to bounce?:):):):):):):):):)

[defordphoto]

We try to perform the majority of our Moderator tasks invisibly. Usually we're successful.

[symes]

The best referee is the one you don't see and forget is involved in the game...

you folks do a fine job...

[Maureen Souza]

The amount of time depends on how busy the forum in question is and how many share the load.

I have never heard of a Mod psotion that paid,. it is strictly volunteer.

Well, let me clarify that. It is volunteer after we were asked and agreed to do it. No one was more surprised at being asked than I was and I was a bit hesitant to accept. But it has been a job full of learning, surprises, laughter and gratification.

Sometimes there is much more to life than money... I've learned that over the years. Doing this job for free is a no-brainer for me.

[tommykjensen]

Well, let me clarify that. It is volunteer after we were asked and agreed to do it. No one was more surprised at being asked than I was and I was a bit hesitant to accept. But it has been a job full of learning, surprises, laughter and gratification.

Sometimes there is much more to life than money... I've learned that over the years. Doing this job for free is a no-brainer for me.

Agree and I too was very surprised to get that invitation from Pekka. Though the "only" thing I have on my duty list is the coming FAQ I already have had the pleasure of banning 2 spammers :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

gee they are saying they do things behind the sences but do you really see it. Next time a moderator does some moderating thing I wont to see it :lol:

I don't pay good money for nothing, no wait I don't pay, DOH!

Anyway I am glad that there are so many good moderators around here. They do say they do a good job :D

[Belmondo]

Moderators are issued cloaks of invisiblity, and we have a secret handshake.

Moderators are selected for their charm, wit, natural grace, and extreme good looks. The ability to speak and write English (or any language) is not a prerequisite.

[Big_B]

Moderators are selected for their charm, wit, natural grace, and extreme good looks...

or lack there of

[Scottes]

or lack there of
That explains how I got in, because I don't have any wit, charm, or natural grace.

[IanD]

That explains how I got in, because I don't have any wit, charm, or natural grace.
Yeah, but a certain Candaian lady thinks yer sort of cute. Oh yeah, and a Yellow Lab thinks your OK too.:):):):):):):):):):):)

[Skip Souza]

I figured that I was invited just because Maureen was invited and it was the polite thing to do. :-)

[Belmondo]

I figured that I was invited just because Maureen was invited and it was the polite thing to do. :-)

Not exactly. We wanted a moderator with firearms training for the tough jobs.

[Moppie]

I can only imagine the banter than must go on amongst you lot behind a closed forum :)




A good moderator is a street cleaner, a police officer, a navy seal, a diplomat, a teacher, a leader and a parent all in one.
Some people start the roll with all or most of these, and others start becuase they show promise in a some, and rapidly learn the others.

[Belmondo]

I can only imagine the banter than must go on amongst you lot behind a closed forum :)




A good moderator is a street cleaner, a police officer, a navy seal, a diplomat, a teacher, a leader and a parent all in one.
Some people start the roll with all or most of these, and others start becuase they show promise in a some, and rapidly learn the others.

Pretty tame stuff, really.

We do have a little trouble keeping Maureen in line, but everybody else is serious, sober, and strictly 'nose to the grindstone.'

Did I tell you about the part where we take an oath to never lie?

[defordphoto]

Pretty tame stuff, really.

We do have a little trouble keeping Maureen in line, but everybody else is serious, sober, and strictly 'nose to the grindstone.'

Did I tell you about the part where we take an oath to never lie?

Liar...

[Cadwell]

A good moderator is a street cleaner...

Ah! I have previous experience as a street cleaner, that must be why I got drafted! Thanks for clearing that one up! :D

[Big_B]

Yeah, but a certain Candaian lady thinks yer sort of cute. Oh yeah, and a Yellow Lab thinks your OK too.:):):):):):):):):):):)

Careful Scottes, I think he's talking about the Elk again :shock:

[Maureen Souza]

We do have a little trouble keeping Maureen in line, but everybody else is serious, sober, and strictly 'nose to the grindstone.'


Aye yie yie! See what I have to put up with? It takes 10 men Mods to keep up with one lady Mod.... what does that tell you?:D :D :D :D

[Ikinaa]

Aye yie yie! See what I have to put up with? It takes 10 men Mods to keep up with one lady Mod.... what does that tell you?:D :D :D :D

Well... either that you're very good or the other bunch is... errhhh never mind... ;)

[cmM]

Something I've been wondering... why the sudden, drastic increase in the number of moderators. It went from very few, to a LOT... quickly.

[Moppie]

It went from very few, to a LOT... quickly.



Something about controlling gangs of wild English Motorsport photograhpers and roving bands of crazed Kiwis and Ausies.

[Maureen Souza]

Something I've been wondering... why the sudden, drastic increase in the number of moderators. It went from very few, to a LOT... quickly

Something about controlling gangs of wild English Motorsport photograhpers and roving bands of crazed Kiwis and Ausies.

:D :D :D

This forum has been growing at a rapid rate and it is speculated to continue to do so. Rather than adding moderators in small clusters, I think they decided a bigger group was needed and it does take some time to learn the ropes. Hopefully, we are getting less dependent on the Sr. Mods as we become familar with New Territory.

[Belmondo]

Something I've been wondering... why the sudden, drastic increase in the number of moderators. It went from very few, to a LOT... quickly.

Since the last pay increase, there's been a lot more interest in the job. The Bonus Bucks for Banning promotion was a real stroke of genius. Some of us are making a fortune with that one.:twisted:

Okay, I'm kidding. We don't make any money.

Actually, there are still only 4 of us. All the 'new moderators' are simply alter egoes we've created just to intimidate the would-be rule breakers. We take turns being Maureen just so we can stay in touch with our feminine side.

RFM is having a little trouble with that one, but slowly adapting. I think he hates the lipstick part most.

[Maureen Souza]

Actually, there are still only 4 of us. All the 'new moderators' are simply alter egoes we've created just to intimidate the would-be rule breakers. We take turns being Maureen just so we can stay in touch with our feminine side.
RFM is having a little trouble with that one, but slowly adapting. I think he hates the lipstick part most.

:D :D :D :D Yup!

[Big_B]

CDS has taken to it very well. It turns out he was wearing the tights already.

[Rob612]

That explains how I got in, because I don't have any wit, charm, or natural grace.

What the heck, then Pekka needs me too :D

[tim]

I consider myself a seagull moderator: I fly on in occasionally, make a lot of noise, and take off leaving a trail of cr*p behind me. Usually one of the other mods repairs the damage before anyone notices ;)

Moderators are issued cloaks of invisiblity, and we have a secret handshake.

Don't forget the dance.

I can only imagine the banter than must go on amongst you lot behind a closed forum :)

Nonsense, we're the image of propriety. I'm the very model of a modern major general. CDS even spells things correctly when people aren't watching him, it's a ruse to put people at ease.

Something I've been wondering... why the sudden, drastic increase in the number of moderators. It went from very few, to a LOT... quickly.

Blackmail, plain and simple. I'll sell you the secret for $10 and you can be a mod too...

(I told you guys i'd make this job pay!)

[Blue Deuce]

I think I got a big lump in my throat. It looks like that from my humble question I have collectively brought all the mods out of their closet so they can fellowship.

[soupdragon]

"Oooo, Oooo" I missed this thread, is it a free for all on the mods?

[Scottes]

"Oooo, Oooo" I missed this thread, is it a free for all on the mods?
Yeah, sure, pick on us.

Just remember that our keyboards now have Smite buttons. :evil:


:-) :-) :-)

[Cadwell]

"Oooo, Oooo" I missed this thread, is it a free for all on the mods?


Feel free, mate! *finger hovering over the button with the red mushroom cloud on it* :twisted:

;)

[soupdragon]

Ok then, you asked for it.

I think you guys are doing a stirling job and if I catch anyone attempting to besmirch your omnipresence I'll be down on them like a ton of bricks.
Did I mention what great photographers you all are?
Can I name my first born after you?

[Ikinaa]

Ok then, you asked for it.

I think you guys are doing a stirling job and if I catch anyone attempting to besmirch your omnipresence I'll be down on them like a ton of bricks.
Did I mention what great photographers you all are?
Can I name my first born after you?

What bad thing did you do that you have to tell things like that ? ;)

[soupdragon]

What bad thing did you do that you have to tell things like that ? ;)

You mean I got away with it?, I was just about to go in hard withe the "I Love The MODS" T Shirt campaign.:D

[Maureen Souza]

I think I got a big lump in my throat. It looks like that from my humble question I have collectively brought all the mods out of their closet so they can fellowship.

We are quite the picture of Properness, aren't we?

Can I pass you a tissue?

[mdm]

Who is monitoring the Moderators? You'll have to recruit Moderator Monitors.

[Big_B]

You mean I got away with it?, I was just about to go in hard withe the "I Love The MODS" T Shirt campaign.:D

Unfortunately you did. Shame really, because I was itching to use the smite button again. :D

[condyk]

What was the very worst misdamenour that you fine individuals have had to deal with over the years?

[tim]

Who is monitoring the Moderators? You'll have to recruit Moderator Monitors.

We need a department of internal affairs.

[Skip Souza]

Infernal affairs???

[CoolToolGuy]

Moderators are issued cloaks of invisiblity, and we have a secret handshake.

Moderators are selected for their charm, wit, natural grace, and extreme good looks. The ability to speak and write English (or any language) is not a prerequisite.

What, no secret decoder ring? :D

Actually, there are still only 4 of us. All the 'new moderators' are simply alter egoes we've created just to intimidate the would-be rule breakers. We take turns being Maureen just so we can stay in touch with our feminine side.


Well, gee, if you add up the post counts for each mod, and figuring that the 'new moderators' are actually the 4 existing mods, you folks really do need a life. . . :lol: :lol: :lol:

Have Fun,

[IanD]

What, no secret decoder ring? :D
Nope, we got spiffy decoder ballpoint pens:):):):):):)

[LazyPhotographer]

Would some please post of pic of everyone in your new uniforms? I can't wait to see the "feminine side" ones!!

[tim]

Would some please post of pic of everyone in your new uniforms? I can't wait to see the "feminine side" ones!!

http://members.aol.com/captapril/kirk.jpg

[Maureen Souza]

Would some please post of pic of everyone in your new uniforms? I can't wait to see the "feminine side" ones!!

Welllllll, you asked for it. This is me on one of my better days:D :D

[WepWaWep]

Well from one of the newbies here, they have made me feel pretty welcome. Thanks for all you guys do and you do it well. I hardly even notice you folks.

[Belmondo]

What was the very worst misdamenour that you fine individuals have had to deal with over the years?
I'm really tired, so I'm going to give you a serious answer. Being funny takes thought.

I don't know that any individual stands out, but there have been a couple that really disappointed us. They had been valuable, contributing members, but were just wired in such a way that they couldn't handle being 'corrected' when they crossed the line.

It's really sad to see people self-destruct.

As a class of offenders, the provocateurs are the worst. Their whole goal in life is to make people mad and start arguments. They don’t contribute; they insult and disrupt, and as soon as they make their true intentions known, they are ‘dis-invited’ from participating in the forum.

There is much less of that sort of thing than one might imagine, especially in a forum this size..

[Belmondo]

Welllllll, you asked for it. This is me on one of my better days:D :D

Maureen:

Glad to see the moisturizing cream is working for you. Remember.....save some for me.

[Bob_A]

Moderators are issued cloaks of invisiblity, and we have a secret handshake.

Moderators are selected for their charm, wit, natural grace, and extreme good looks. The ability to speak and write English (or any language) is not a prerequisite.

Well, looks like I'll never be asked then. :lol:

[Bob_A]

http://members.aol.com/captapril/kirk.jpg

Looks like you have to hit the gym a bit more frequently Tim. :lol:

[tim]

Looks like you have to hit the gym a bit more frequently Tim. :lol:

:p

[Ballen Photo]

I think I got a big lump in my throat. It looks like that from my humble question I have collectively brought all the mods out of their closet so they can fellowship.Yeah, OK. I'll bite. I've been reading this thread too. ;) You see, We're ALWAYS watching, but dont always let on. :cool:
-Bruce

[JohnnyG]

Moderators are issued cloaks of invisiblity, and we have a secret handshake.

Moderators are selected for their charm, wit, natural grace, and extreme good looks. The ability to speak and write English (or any language) is not a prerequisite.

I have a couple of those requirements. Will you accept 2 out of 4? The extreme good looks is a bit of a problem and maybe natural grace but I have the wit (sometimes) and a little charm.

But, I really want that cloak of invisibility and the secret handshake!!!;););)

[JohnnyG]

Welllllll, you asked for it. This is me on one of my better days:D :D

No way!!! Your avatar is much prettier! In fact, you're downright awesome I must say and your mere presense makes me swoon.....:o:o:o

If only I lived closer.....sigh........

[Maureen Souza]

No way!!! Your avatar is much prettier! In fact, you're downright awesome I must say and your mere presense makes me swoon.....:o:o:o

If only I lived closer.....sigh........

Gosh, I never thought of asking my hubby if I could start dating againhttp://photo.klein-jensen.dk/smilies/hapfac01.gif

[CyberDyneSystems]

Would some please post of pic of everyone in your new uniforms? I can't wait to see the "feminine side" ones!!

Yep,. all new and all black

http://www.e-science.clrc.ac.uk/documents/projects/hpcxsupport/HPCxPhoto.jpg

[CyberDyneSystems]

Oh.. the feminine side?

http://media-cyber.law.harvard.edu/blogs/static/gaetano/ww1001.jpg

[IanD]

The official Moderator Means Of Transportation.....:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):): ):):):)

http://www.pbase.com/giant001/image/35814387.jpg

[Belmondo]

Ah!

A golden oldie.

[cmM]

oh God, do NOT bring the bus thread back to life !!! :-P

[markubig]

holy cow . . . i've been sporadically on the forum the past couple months and so much has changed . . . had no idea there were sooooo many new mods. Congrats to you all!!! :cool: :) :cool:

sorry that i haven't been spending much time here. new job, wedding plans, and house hunting have eaten up all my photography and forum time. Can't wait 'till it's all over!!! . . . i totally miss you guys . . . *sniff* *sniff* . . .:( :cry: ;) :cry:

[Belmondo]

oh God, do NOT bring the bus thread back to life !!! :-P

And just why not?:evil:;)

[Ikinaa]

I knew from the beginning who was my preferred mod... :D

Oh.. the feminine side?

http://media-cyber.law.harvard.edu/blogs/static/gaetano/ww1001.jpg

[Moppie]

I knew from the beginning who was my preferred mod... :D


I never knew a giant selfaware computer network could be so, well, worthy of a CharlesU photo :o

[IanD]

And just why not?:evil:;)
Let's do it!:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Go bus!
Go bus!
Go bus!

[MDJAK]

Aye yie yie! See what I have to put up with? It takes 10 men Mods to keep up with one lady Mod.... what does that tell you?:D :D :D :D

Hey, Maureen, you know how many moderators it takes to change a light bulb?




One, but it takes a hundred visits.

[Scottes]

Hey MDJAK, do you know how many moderators it takes to delete a bad joke post?

:-)

[MDJAK]

Ya Got Me.

It's really a joke that circulates around my courthouse dealing with car accident "victims" whose injuries are not serious enough to require treatment by a medical doctor, and so they go to a chiropractor to try and buttress their case, and like the Energizer Bunny, they just go and go and go and go.

So, as the joke goes: How many chiropractors does it take ...

[Belmondo]

Ya Got Me.

It's really a joke that circulates around my courthouse dealing with car accident "victims" whose injuries are not serious enough to require treatment by a medical doctor, and so they go to a chiropractor to try and buttress their case, and like the Energizer Bunny, they just go and go and go and go.

So, as the joke goes: How many chiropractors does it take ...


Ahhh. Frivolous lawsuits....one of the main reasons I retired. At least I haven't been sued for being a moderator---yet.

[Blue Deuce]

Ahhh. Frivolous lawsuits....one of the main reasons I retired. At least I haven't been sued for being a moderator---yet.

Retired from what if I may ask ?

[ssim]

our mods hard at work:rolleyes::rolleyes:

http://www.pbase.com/ssim/image/34594230.jpg

At least Scott and Leo were trying to make it look like they were doing something important. The other one, well.........

[CyberDyneSystems]

Wow Sheldon,. until now it never occured to me how many of us were GCPS/GMOS members..
How'd you get out of it? :lol: You get Photographer of the year and lanscape Photog of the year,. the rest of us get no respect ! :lol: :lol:

[Scottes]

I'll trade my Smite button for Sheldon's talent any day.

[Maureen Souza]

Hey, Maureen, you know how many moderators it takes to change a light bulb?
One, but it takes a hundred visits.

Sorry I missed this post earlier( a girl's gotta sleep sometime) but looks like Scott got a handle on it.

Appropriate joke but I have a lot of work to do to keep up with all these men.... I think they like it that way;) ;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[IanD]

our mods hard at work:rolleyes::rolleyes:

http://www.pbase.com/ssim/image/34594230.jpg

At least Scott and Leo were trying to make it look like they were doing something important. The other one, well.........
I am hailing the bus to pick us up and carry us to our next destination during GCPS (fill in the blank). Very important job. I am not making a peace sign:):):):):):):):):):):)

[Belmondo]

Retired from what if I may ask ?

Real Estate brokerage.

[CyberDyneSystems]

He keeps saying that when in fact Tom Delay has allready let the Cat out of the bag... so Belmondo can stop trying to hide the fact that he is ex CIA...

[Belmondo]

He keeps saying that when in fact Tom Delay has allready let the Cat out of the bag... so Belmondo can stop trying to hide the fact that he is ex CIA...

Geez. Nobody can keep a secret anymore.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I wonder about belmondo.. :p How else would he have such insane amounts of "play dough"? ;-) ;-)

No, though...as I understand it, those guys don't make very much, eh? Yeah...right. :lol:

On a similar note, I find it to be amusing that I'm now allowed, according to him(my uncle), to actually say that yes, my uncle was a Senior Agent of the Secret Service for the past several years. He just retired this year. One of those effing agencies have him doing something, but apparently no one in the family knows :confused:

I think it's interesting that it seems like so many of the mods have such busy lives, I'm surprised they have so much time to spend on here. Not complaining, of course...just seems like their days must be longer or something. :-)

[CyberDyneSystems]

Operatives like "Belmondo" (his code name of course),. no they don't get "paid" much,. But what there paid is very different from what they,. "earn" ....

Once you make freinds with the likes of Cartels and sundry dictators,. and have the goods on all those public officials,. dollars don't seem to hard to come by.. :lol: :lol:

[Maureen Souza]

I think it's interesting that it seems like so many of the mods have such busy lives, I'm surprised they have so much time to spend on here. Not complaining, of course...just seems like their days must be longer or something. :-)

Don't you know that old people don't sleep much? We're trying to get in all we can before we can't.:D :D :D

[cjm]

So many moderators. So so many moderators. I go get a full time job and am away for a month or two and it is as if I passed through the transporter to an alternate reality. (Star Geek moment, sorry CDS ;)) Ah well glad to see the board is still as good as ever so I guess the more the merrier?

http://members.shaw.ca/cmwebsites/starwars.gif

[JohnnyG]

Gosh, I never thought of asking my hubby if I could start dating againhttp://photo.klein-jensen.dk/smilies/hapfac01.gif

Gosh Maureen, I hate to admit it but I'm really after your "L" 's and besides, my fiance really won't let me date. She's funny about that.

[Maureen Souza]

Gosh Maureen, I hate to admit it but I'm really after your "L" 's and besides, my fiance really won't let me date. She's funny about that.

Whew, I am glad it is only about the L's. :D :D

Congrats on the engagement... when is the big day?

[MDJAK]

I wanna be a moderator. Here are my credentials:

1. I know very little about photography, at least compared to you guys.

2. I'm terrible in math, and so anyone who needs a question answered about DOF or flash output, look elsewhere because I won't be responding.

3. I'm on the forum each and every day, always on the lookout for CDS and Belmondo's poor grammar.

4. I take my meds every time so I don't explode when I see their egregious use of the English language.

5. I'm really a nice guy.

6. I have some great equipment that I'd really like to learn how to use better.

7. I'll do it for free.

8. Any salary I may be entitled to, I'll donate right back to Pekka.

9. I'm now a senior member by going over a thousand posts and deserve the recognition.

And the Number 10 reason I should be a moderator?

I'm going to throw myself on the floor and kick and scream like a two year old baby, hold my breath until I turn blue, unless you give in and make me one.

Love ya, babes.

mark

[Belmondo]

3. I'm on the forum each and every day, always on the lookout for CDS and Belmondo's poor grammar.

Somebody please explain to me what this means.:confused:

[tim]

Somebody please explain to me what this means.:confused:

Yeah, leave Belmondo's grandma out of this! ;)

[Belmondo]

Yeah, leave Belmondo's grandma out of this! ;)

Good point, Tim. Both my Grammars died when I was a young child, and I think we should speak of them respectfully.

[Big_B]

Tom, sometimes I worry about how your brain works!

[Ballen Photo]

Yeah, leave Belmondo's grandma out of this! ;)You Guys are Knuts! :lol:

[MDJAK]

Somebody please explain to me what this means.:confused:

Forget explanations. If I apologize for bringing your granny into this, will you then make me a Moderator? Please?

[tim]

Forget explanations. If I apologize for bringing your granny into this, will you then make me a Moderator? Please?

No, but we promise not to ban you this week... unless you do something really stupid ;)

[MDJAK]

That's not fair, Tim. I'm calling my mother!:cry:

[zacker]

I heard it was the "Oath of Omerta" You guys had to take, the last moderator who "Talked" ? well lets just say he's sleeping with Dot Matrix Printers and Tandy computers with 51/2 floppy drives and a tape recorder backup device!
lol
-zacker-

[JohnnyG]

Somebody please explain to me what this means.:confused:
I'll be glad to give you the definition of "this") Used to refer to the person or thing present, nearby, or just mentioned: This is my cat. These are my tools.

In comment to MDJAK's post: It sounds like you're over-qualified!:(

[tim]

There's a quote I read somewhere quite a while ago, it was related to people being in charge of countries. It was something like "power should never be given to people who seek it out". I think it was in a book, instead of electing a president they made a list of every intelligent person who would be able to do the job, and picked someone randomly from the list. That seems like a much better idea to me than letting some rich guy with unknown motives who can afford to campaign, rule.

This post represents only my opinion, I do not speak for anyone else

[Ronald S. Jr.]

For those of you lost on tim's last post...what he was trying to say is..

MDJAK has no chance of becoming a mod. :-D

[tim]

I think I need to add a disclaimer.... in that post I speak only for myself, not for Pekka or any of the other moderators.

[MDJAK]

(Said with my thickest Brogue:) Oh, Tim, me boy, I'm not a-tall rich. And I'm not campaigning one whit, me son. In fact, me laddy, power never even entered me mind.

Ya see, me brood, I've never had the absolute pleasure of participating in a forum where the mods are real people, knockin' back a few Guinness in between shoots.

The only other forum I've participated in, I'm within a hair of being tossed overboard like a stale twinkie. And I protest my innocence.

Now, if I were rich, as Zero Mostel said: I'd have the time of my life to sit in B&H and pray; maybe have a seat by the medium format wall.

I would discuss the learned books with the salesmen seven hours every day.

Ahhh, that would be the sweetest thing of all.

Now, about that mod position we have been im'g about, my sonny.

[JohnnyG]

Whew, I am glad it is only about the L's. :D :D

Congrats on the engagement... when is the big day?
Oooops! I just saw the question:

No date. She keeps me in line that way.;)